Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Santa Maria Island has much more to see than what the ordinary viewpoints have to show – there are some details you only get to see if you choose to go off-road. By signing up on our Jeep Safari, you get to visit the main points of interest in the island, from a total different point of view. Our service also includes interpreting what you see concerning History, culture, fauna and flora.
island map
Picnic lunch with scenic view over São Lourenço Bay; Traditional local biscuits for the ride
Drinks and any expenses in cafes and restaurants in the way
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
If you are staying in local house, please add the name so you can easily find it.
Expect to be charged for pickup for places outside designated area, namely:
São Pedro, Almagreira: €10
Praia Formosa: €12,50 Santo Espírito, Santa Bárbara, São Lourenço: €15
Maia: €20
Traveler pickup
Vila Do Porto Airport, Portugal
Forte de Sao Bras, Portugal Start at Forte São Brás and learn about its historical importance in defending the island; 20 minutes
Baia dos Anjos, Vila do Porto, Portugal On Anjos, visit the tidal pools as well as the first church of the Azores. Also, find out about Cristopher Columbus memorable stopover in the island. 30 minutes
Barreiro da Faneca, Vila do Porto, Portugal Barreiro da Faneca, a well-known geosite will surely take your breath away with its Mars-lookalike landscape 20 minutes
Miradouro das Lagoinhas, Portugal Still on the North of the island, take a glance at Ilhéu das Lagoinhas and stop at Santa Bárbara parish where its inhabitants take great pride at preserving Santa Maria’s unique architecture 45 minutes
Poco da Pedreira, Portugal On the way to São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay of the Azores, you’ll visit another memorable geosite of the island – an abandoned quarry whose intense extraction in the past lead to an amazing scenery – Poço da Pedreira. 30 minutes
Miradouro Sao Lourenco, Vila do Porto, Portugal Visit São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay in the Azores 30 minutes
Santo Espirito, Santo Espirito, Portugal Santo Espírito will be next, the parish owning the greatest example of the Azorean baroque-style – its remarkable church; 30 minutes
Farol de Goncalo Velho, Vila do Porto, Portugal Down we go to Maia, another well-known bay if the island for its vineyard landscape as well as Cascata do Aveiro, second tallest waterfall in Portugal; 45 minutes
Ribeira do Maloas, Portugal Now well on the South Coast, another famous geosite rests for contemplation – Ribeira do Maloás. It’s pillarlike structures are result of horizontal contraction ocurred as the lava cooled down. Similar to Giant’s Causeway in Ireland, but cooler. 30 minutes
Pico Alto, Vila do Porto, Portugal Next to Pico Alto, highest point of the island where you can get a 360º view and appreciate all you have seen so far (if weather conditions allow it!). 30 minutes
Praia Formosa, Vila do Porto, Portugal Finish the tour at Praia Formosa, the most popular sand beach of the Azores and host of the oldest uninterrupted music festival in Portugal, Festival Maré de Agosto since 1984. 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
jennifermN8650SG
30 Jul 2023
Enrique was an amazing guide - enthusiast about the culture history and flora and fauna of the island- the best tour guide we had in the Azores by far!
Marisa064
24 Jul 2023
Been traveling all over the world for more then 30 years and did a lot of guided tours everywhere and most of them were good, but yesterday I really had the best tour of my life!
Henrique appeared to be a very enthousiastic, smart and kind person who told and showed me so many interesting things with so much passion for the island he lives on, that he really made me fall in love with this beautiful island within a few hours.
So look no further if you want to have the ultimate tour experience on Santa Maria.
I'll certainly be back!
This tour in
Santa Maria
is organized by
Bootla - Nature&Adventure
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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